Red, White and Blue Turnovers

Happy Independence Day!

Are you celebrating Independence Day?

I didn't feel much like doing anything this
year so we will be staying home and
enjoying the beautiful weather.

I was able to bake a Patriot dessert though.

This is my version of a Red, White and Blue dessert.

I made Turnovers using strawberries, blueberries and cream cheese,

Hubby's favorite combinations of fruits and cheese.

Oh My Sweet Liberty are these ever GOOD!

And since it's Independence Day I pulled

out my Independence Hall Staffordshire Ironstone plate to use.

What a perfect match of Red, White and Blue!

Turnovers are so easy to make.

I know, I know, I sound like a broken record.

I'm always telling you how easy everything is.

But it's the truth!

You don't have to stuff your Turnovers with

just fruit.  You can use veggies, meats, cheeses,

or whatever your little heart desires.

Stay with me and I'll show you just how

easy these are to make.

To get started you will need a package of Puff Pastry Sheets.

You can find these in the frozen dessert section at your local grocer.

And your fillings of choice.

Remove the Puff Pastry sheets from the box and thaw out.

Once thawed, open each sheet and cut into 4 squares per sheet.

Add a dollop of cream cheese mixture onto each square.

Add a spoonful of fruit.

Dip your finger in the fruit juice and spread a line of juice

around the outside edges of the square,

this will help seal your turnover.

Gently fold from corner to corner, creating a triangle.

Dip a fork into the fruit juice and crimp the edges together.

Brush entire top of pastry with an egg wash mixture.

(egg white with a little water or milk)

Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake.

THAT'S IT!

Remove from oven and let cool.

I drizzled the tops with a simple Lemon Glaze.

Hubby couldn't wait for these to be done.

He said that they smelled so good baking,
and I totally agreed with him.

He didn't even complain that I was baking

when it was 91 degrees outside.

Thank goodness for central air!

Here's the recipe!

RED, WHITE and BLUE TURNOVERS

TURNOVERS

1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed

1 and 1/2 cups chopped strawberries

3/4 cup blueberries

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg white, lightly beaten

GLAZE

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Remove puff pastry from package and thaw out.  Cut each sheet into 4 squares (you should have

8 total squares), set aside.

In a medium size bowl, mix together chopped strawberries, blueberries, granulated sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth.  Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until combined.

Add a dollop of cream cheese mixture to each puff pastry square.

Add a spoonful of fruit mixture to each square.

Line outer edges of puff pastry with fruit juice and fold over and crimp with a fork dipped into fruit mixture.

Brush each pastry with egg wash.

Place onto lined baking sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool completely.

GLAZE:

Mix powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract until combined.  Add more milk if needed.

Drizzle glaze over each pastry top.

                                                                           ENJOY!

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Until Next Time,

Veronica